Where to mount an ARB compressor in a Defender?

[Mudnut]

Just curious as to where is the best place to mount an ARB compressor in my Defender. Have a portable one, but the box takes up a lot of space in the back. Am considering the wheel arch in the engine compartment, but am not sure if it is strong enough to take the vibration.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ken

[hiline]

under your passenger seat box https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

thats where mine is, and i run the air nozzle through the front of the box :wink: :wink:


if you would like a pic i could e-mail it to you

[disconut]

I put mine in with the battery under the passenger seat.

I don't have dual batteries etc, so no issue.

Trev.

[Mudnut]

Under the passenger seat is already taken up with two batteries, and a redarc isolator. I do have a Black Widow roller drawr in the back also, so would one of the storage compartments be ideal?, This would mean moving two (usually wet, and muddy) golden retrievers to access.
Thanks,

Ken

[defenderkev]

I have mine under the drivers seat due to having dual batteries under passenger seat.Just cut a hole in the front of the box and mounted up a fitting to plug the air hose into....

[Michael96130]

Ken
I had the same problem when I had the compressor and wanted to fit a ARB diff lock. my machainc recommended I put it under the driver’s wing bolted through the guard,(up nice and high). I hve had no problems with mine in the yaer it has been there.

Mick

[x-box]

Mine is under the passenger side rear seat, just open the door and it is there. Very easy to route all the wires from there as well, plus it stays cool when working and repairs etc are very easily done.
Louis

[weeds]

Mine is mounted under the drivers seat, also have an accumulator fitted under the seat. I have a hose connection on the front bar. Need to put an outlet at the rear as my hose does not reach the caravan.

[D110V8D]

Mine is under the left rear passenger seat. It was installed in that position by ARB.

[ATH]

Hi all.
Yes mines under the rear LH passenger seat as well. Easy to get at and out of the way. No room at all in the seat boxes in a 2003 Td5.
AlanTH.

[Mudnut]

I have since mounted it on the front of the Left rear wheel arch, under the rear passenger seat. Has good access from the rear door, and will be easy to wire it to a fuse box that I am placing just behind the rear door pillar. I didn't mount it on the flat surface under the rear seats, as this is the prefect spot for my tent poles (in their bag). Thanks for all the input, and suggestions!
Ken

[CraigE]

I opted not to mount mine and keep it portable, so I can take it from car to car easily. I have mine mounted in a 50mm ammo box and it normally resides in the roller drawers in the back. Has a power connectionand alligator clips for varied use. If I had to mount it I would probablly make a little box to go up high under the rear wheel arch or under the back seat. I keep towo hand held UHF's on one side, a trauma first aid kit in the middle and the kids dvd player bag normally resides under there too. There is probablly enough room for it on the other side if needed. I prefer the portabillity. However if I can ever afford a locker I will have to reconsider this.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[tombraider]

Mine is mounted in a custom flanged alloy box in the LHR quarter panel.

I'll take some pictures in the morning and post them for you.

A fabrication ship knocked the box up for $80.00 a few years back and I cut the hold in the back and mounted it with nutserts and sikaflex.

Clean, dry and out of the way!

Cheers
Mike

[DEFENDERZOOK]

<span style="color:blue">im looking at fitting water storage in the rear wheel arch......


probably the same spot you got your compressor....</span>

[Mudnut]

Tony,
I too am looking at adding water storage in the rear wheel arch, or under the sill. Therefore my compressor is inside the cabin under the seat. Just mounted on the 45 degree front pannel of the wheel arch. like I said before, good access, and easy removal.
Cheers,
Ken